Biokovo Nature Park - Viewpoint Skywalk

The Skywalk observation deck, embedded in the heart of the Biokovo National Park in Croatia, represents a superb architectural experience with a spectacular view of the natural beauty of Dalmatia. This extraordinary glass viewpoint rises above the peaks of Biokovo. The Skywalk observation point is located in the area of Ravna Vlaska, at an altitude of 1,228 meters, right next to the information center, at kilometer 13 of the Biokovska road. There is also a geological column at the lookout point with a 3D cross-section of the rocks that form Biokova. The pillar shows a cross-section from its creation to...

Brela

Brela is a village, municipality and small port located in the Split-Dalmatia County. A small tourist area in the extreme west of the Makarska Riviera offers a wealth of crystal clear sea, natural pebble beaches and the smell and beauty of dense pine forest. The forest area is largely a protected cultural heritage area. Numerous hiking trails intertwine from the promenade by the sea, through the old hamlets of the proud Dalmatian culture, all the way to the mighty peaks of Mount Biokovo. Due to its natural and cultural richness, Brela has played an important role in the tourism of the Makarska Riviera...

Makarska - Coastal promenade

Makarska - Kacic Square

Makarska is a town on the Adriatic coast of Croatia, located about 60 km southeast of Split and 140 km northwest of Dubrovnik, in the Split-Dalmatia County. It is the center of the Makarska Riviera, a popular tourist destination under the mountain Biokovo. It stretches 60 km between the municipalities of Brela and Gradac. The renowned regional tourist center lies in a horseshoe-shaped bay between Mount Biokovo and the Adriatic Sea. The city is known for its promenade surrounded by palm trees, where there are many cafes, bars and boutiques overlooking the harbor. Along the beach there are several larger...

Baska Voda

Baska Voda is known as a modern tourist center and port, located in the northwestern part of the Makarska Riviera below the mighty mountain ridge Biokovo. It belongs to the Split-Dalmatia County. It lies about 10 kilometers from the famous Makarska. The former fishing village offers long pebble beaches, crystal clear sea, good restaurants, pleasant accommodation and many cultural and historical monuments. There is a small port with a long breakwater, which protects two smaller piers and Marina Baska Voda. At the end of the breakwater is a lighthouse. The area of Baska was inhabited in Roman times, as ...

Gradac

Gradac is a small coastal settlement located under Mount Rilic in the southeastern area of the Makarska Riviera. It belongs to the Split-Dalmatia County. It lies halfway between Dubrovnik and Split. The town of Makarska is about 40 km north, the town of Ploce is 12 km south of Graz. The municipality consists of the settlements of Drvenik, Podaca, Zaostrog, Brist and Gradac and represents the end of the Makarska Riviera. The Graz area was already inhabited in prehistoric times. Stone mounds from the Bronze and Early Iron Ages were found in this area. During the reign of the Romans, Gradac probably belon...

Podgora

Podgora is a small tourist and fishing village located in the very center of the Makarska Riviera and is considered the most beautiful place in the area. It lies southeast of Makarska on the road Split - Dubrovnik. It belongs to the Split-Dalmatia County. The town is divided into two parts, Upper (Old) Podgora and Lower Podgora. It was first mentioned in written sources in 1571 as one of the cities under the protection of Venice after the Turkish defeat in the Battle of Lepanto. Tombstones from that time can be seen in the cemetery near the church of St. Tekla. The name Podgora comes from its location ...